Improved Appearance Of Gum Tissue

Gina was determined to alter her gums and did not give up.

Gina, a licensed practical nurse, spent most of her life with splotchy, brown patches on her gums. While watching television, she learned of a dentistry breakthrough that will soon change your life. The laser Gina had seen on television's was PerioLase, designed for laser periodontal therapy and FDA approved for treatment of periodontal disease.

“My gums were very unsightly" says Gina. "I was self-conscious and aware that I had areas on my gums that were not attractive. One of the first things that people notice about you is your smile.”

Gina was determined to alter her gums and did not give up. She found the practice of Raymond A. Kenzik, DDS. Over the phone, Gina explained her predicament and asked about the laser she had seen on television.

I was self-conscious. One of the first things that people notice about you is your smile.

“I made contact with Dr. Kenzik’s office,” says Gina. “The receptionist said they have the laser there and I was ecstatic.”

According to Dr. Kenzik, there's a significant increase in the amount of patients coming in for cosmetic dentistry.

“The most noticeable part of someone's face is their mouth and teeth,” says Dr. Kenzik, who was the first dentist to use lasers in this area and has been using laser technology in his office for the past 20 years. "We were able to give people an improved look as close to their natural structure as possible."

"For Gina, I expected the process to take three applications,” says Dr. Kenzik, “but because of the effectiveness of the procedure, we were able to accomplish real results in one application. The discoloration was removed comfortably and quickly.”

“It's a good thing for patients that there's more technology to deliver options that can make them look and feel better,” he says. “You also have to realize that all these treatments are grounded in science. Training and experience on the equipment is crucial.”